The word "QUAICH" is derived from the Gaelic word "Cuach" which means "shallow cup" or as we know it today, a "drinking cup". The Quaich originated in the Scottish Highlands centuries ago and became the favourite drinking cup throughout Scotland.
Traditionally, the Quaich is used when offering a guest "the cup of welcome" and again when offering the farewell or parting drink. The simple but pleasingly distinctive design of the Quaich has remained unchanged over the centuries - a shallow bowl with two handles or ears, colloquially knows as "lugs".
The original Quaichs were made in the primitive "staved" wood form and then from horn or leather. These materials were later superseded by Pewter and Silver. The Highland Quaich has now gained popularity as a gift line throughout the Western World.
This quaich is made from pewter and has an intricate Celtic design on the lugs and the chorus lines from Auld Lang Syne in the bowl.
Auld Lang Syne is a popular Scottish song, traditionally sung at Hogmany, based on a poem by Scotland's national bard, Robert Burns.
The diameter of the bowl is 3 inches.
